The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role

Hours: 37 hours per week

Workbase: South Lakeland House, Lowther St, Kendal, LA9 4DQ as ICT Field Engineer base for Kendal area ICT 2nd Line support

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

Are you motivated, experienced and looking for a challenge?

Cumberland Council is currently delivering a hosted ICT Service for Cumberland Council, Westmoreland and Furness Council and Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service. The provision of these services will be disaggregated at a future date. 

This is an exciting and challenging time to join us, as throughout the organisation we are working in many new ways, and our team is ensuring as many service areas and working scenarios are supported, and enabling the Council to provide all of it’s essential functions in innovative and dynamic ways. 

Our Service

The Field Engineers are currently involved in many ICT improvement initiative projects which include the implantation of the new Cumberland Council Infrastructure and devices, ICT Modernisation for Care Homes and Cumbria Fire, Samsung Tablets, Windows 11 to improve remote working, Library and ICT Improvement program, a reliable Room Booking System throughout the Council and Surface Hubs for Remote Meetings, Smartphones for all staff to ensure a more reliable and constant service and there will be many more to come.

The Role

As a Field Engineer, you will work as part of a team of 15, managing and organizing the imaging, installation and 2nd Line support of a variety of ICT related products and equipment to the Council’s many ICT end-users spread throughout the Kendal area (and also Barrow area when required). You will work directly with key service areas, providing advanced technical skills and expertise to help successfully deliver projects and improvement initiatives, as well as delivering technical training to end-users and colleagues as and when required.

You will evaluate and configure software and hardware ICT resources, ensuring they meet end-users’ requirements, whilst also analysing and resolving any product issues. We are looking for someone who can contribute to service improvement, capturing knowledge, working on technical documentation, business continuity planning, and testing technologies to ensure suitability for deployment. 

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will work in a flexible, professional manner, and be an excellent team player, as this role involves liaising with the wider ICT Team, ICT end-users and third-party suppliers. We are looking for a great communicator, who can develop professional relationships and can adapt to their audience in an effective and engaging way.

It is essential you have in-depth knowledge of computer technology, installation and configuration of Smartphones, printers, PCs, laptops, Tablets, Kyocera MFD Printers and other related hardware, and networking, as well as experience in a similar role. The role will involve a mixture of teamwork and independent work, so we are looking for someone organised, hard-working and who can prioritise their workload.

If this sounds like you, and you’d like to join our team, then please apply today.

This role is available on a permanent basis.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Julie Trees by email at julia.trees@cumbria.gov.uk

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & AdjustmentsWe’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 22nd June 2025          
• Interview date: W/C 30th June 2025

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council

Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland Council have joined the Devolution Priority Programme, paving the way for a new Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) for Cumbria to be established in early 2026. Should both councils consent to the creation of the MCA, we are seeking a Programme Director to lead Cumbria’s engagement and to oversee the establishment of a MCA for Cumbria. This will be a fixed term role until August 2026.

In this important role, you will help to drive Cumbria’s engagement in the Devolution Priority Programme and will report directly to the Chief Executives of both Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland Council, as well as working very closely with the two council Leaders. The role will involve close working with the senior teams of both councils, as well as working collaboratively with private and public sector partners and directly with Government officials to shape devolution in Cumbria. This fascinating role will involve providing support and leadership to manage the process and decision making for the establishment of the MCA, as well as providing assurance and effective governance in relation to the requirements of the Devolution Priority Programme.

Cumbria is a beautiful and inspiring place to live and work. The economy is diverse, with key industries including defence and manufacturing, clean energy generation, tourism and agriculture. The region is home to several large employers such as BAE Systems, Sellafield and the University of Cumbria. There is potential here that can be unlocked. If the right agreement can be reached with Government, devolution offers a big opportunity to make a real difference to our economy and the lives of our communities. 

Roles like this do not appear very often – we have already made very good progress and set the scene in terms of what is to come - we now seek the expertise of a senior leader who can implement the plans and help shape the direction of travel. This represents is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, strategic leader with a thorough understanding of local government to play a significant role at a critical time for the whole of Cumbria – leaving a legacy that will last for generations to come. 

If you are interested in joining our team and are inspired to help lead the next phase of our journey, we look forward to your application. To further your interest in the role, please review the full details of the role, supporting information and details of how to apply:

• Programme Director - Devolution | Careers

Location: Monkwray Court, Whitehaven

Salary: £13.05 per hour

Hours: Variation of hours between 13-18

Contract: Permanent

About Extra Care Housing

Support older adults to live independently the way they choose. Extra Care Housing provides support to people living within an assisted living community everyone has their own home environment such as a flat bungalow or within a retirement village.

About this opportunity

As a Support Worker (Carer, Care Worker, Care Assistant) you will get the opportunity to know people individually and support their wellbeing through physical and emotional care. You may also assist with medication, providing personal care, and encouraging our people to achieve or maintain independence.

No experience or qualifications are needed to get started. We will help and support you with fully paid training and development – we are looking for the right people, with the right qualities. If you do have experience, then take the next step in your career with us.

As a large employer we can offer great opportunities to develop and build your skills to take you where you want to go.

If you’re friendly, compassionate and want to make a difference to people’s lives’, we would love to speak with you!

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

APPLY NOW!

DBS ChecksThis role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS Check with a Adults Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Adults. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Adults. Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & AdjustmentsWe’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council

Location: Fairview Court, Wigton

Salary: £16.37 per hour

Hours: 0 Hours

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

To work within the domiciliary service, supporting people to remain within their own homes; the role will be client facing and will involve developing strength based support plans with people in a way which enables them to maintain their dignity and independence whilst being empowered to

make choices about how they receive the support required. The role will require that support plans and supporting documentation is updated and reviewed on a regular basis and in line with any changing needs service users. The development of the support plans should also highlight any risks associated with the direct support provision, and should detail any ways to mitigate

these risks.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Apply Now!

DBS ChecksThis role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS Check with a Adults Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Adults. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Adults. Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & AdjustmentsWe’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs. 

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 12/05/2025
• Interview date: TBC

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council

About the OpportunityCumberland Council comprises 46 Councillors who are elected to determine the policies and priorities of a large complex body. Councillors undertake a wide range of roles and receive a basic allowance, and sometimes a special responsibility allowance, in accordance with the Council’s Members’ Allowances Scheme.

Although primarily concerned with determining payments to Councillors, the scheme may also provide for allowances to be paid to a small number of non elected, co-opted members.

In accordance with the legislative requirements, Cumberland Council has established an Independent Remuneration Panel. The Panel has the function of providing the Council with advice on its Members’ Allowances Scheme and the nature and level of allowances to be paid. The Council must have regard to this advice when reviewing or amending its scheme.

Who we’re looking forWe are looking for two members of the public who are able to make informed, impartial contributions to panel meetings and the recommendations to the Council. You should have some understanding of the roles and responsibilities of councillors and the operation of a local authority. Ideally you will also have a general awareness of remuneration levels in the public and private sectors.

The work will entail attending meetings (in person and on Teams) throughout the year together with some telephone and email contact in order to finalise reports.

Application InformationFor full details about the role, please see the attached Information for Applicants document: Information for Applicants

If you require any further information prior to your application, please contact Monitoring.officer@cumberland.gov.uk

To apply, please complete the attached application form and submit to: Rachel.Plant@cumberland.gov.uk 

Application Form

The closing date is 30th April 2025